A former player, who came to
Tottenham in 1997 and reigned over a time of turmoil at
the club.

Studying
for a Geography degree at London University, John
started at Millwall as a non-contract winger and was
transferred to Reading in 1978, where he played for
three seasons. At Elm Park, Alexander was a member
of the Biscuitmen's squad that won promotion from the
Fourth Division in 1979, but in 1981, he left to join
Northampton Town.

After his playing days
were over, John worked for the BBC in the finance team,
where he learned how to deal with budgets and he went on
to take up the post of assistant secretary at Watford.
After seven years, he took the secretary's role when
Eddie Plumley retired.

With Spurs looking for a
replacement for club secretary Peter Barnes, Alexander
came to White Hart Lane and has been in charge while
chairmen and managers have come and gone.